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Ministry of Defence
Naval Investiture Ceremony held at Visakhapatnam
Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain PVSM, AVSM, VSM Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command conferred Gallantry and non-Gallantry Awards announced on the Republic Day this year to meritorious personnel, as well as citations to Naval units which have distinguished themselves during the past year at the Naval Investiture Ceremony conducted at Visakhapatnam on 05 Oct 20. The ceremony was conducted at Samudrika Naval Auditorium and was witnessed by senior dignitaries of the Indian Navy and families of the awardees.
During the Investiture Ceremony, Cdr Prakash Vivek was conferred YudhSeva Medal  while Rear AdmJyotin Raina and Shri Niwash Leading Seaman were conferred Nao Sena Medal . Commodores PC MaragathaVelan and R Vijay Sekhar were conferred with NauSena Medal  and Ram Dular MCME II, and Shrikant Parashram Mane MCPO II were conferred with VishishtSeva Medal . Other awards presented are Lt VK Jain Memorial Gold Medal to Lt Cdr V Rajesh Kumar Singh and Jeevan RakshakPadak to Mukesh Kumar CPO. The C-in-C also presented Unit Citations to INS Sujata, INS Karna, INS Chilka, and INS Kalinga who have delivered exceptional performance over the past one year.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Government Programmes to Encourage Sterilisation
As per Government of India guidelines, sterilization can be conducted at established health care facilities with functional operation theatres. Health being a state subject, this list is maintained by respective State Governments.
The Government has not commissioned any study on the reasons for this disparity as the Family Planning Programme in India is voluntary in nature and the Government promotes all family planning choices including female sterilization equally. It is the prerogative of the clients to choose a family planning method as per their reproductive rights and the Government provides the services free of cost in all public health and accredited private/ NGO facilities as per the demand.
The initiatives undertaken by the Government to promote male sterilization in the country are:-
1. ‘Vasectomy Fortnight’ is being observed in the month of November every year in all States of India to raise awareness on male participation and promotion of male sterilization.
2. Training of service providers in No Scalpel Vasectomy  to enhance the pool of service providers.
3. Under the enhanced compensation scheme for sterilization, the compensation for male sterilization has been substantially increased.
4. A 360 degree media campaign underlining the role of men in family planning has been rolled out to encourage men to adopt FP methods.
Health is a state subject, and recruiting Male Health Workers is the prerogative of the State Governments.
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Female and Male sterilization conducted in 2017-18
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Name of state
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Female sterilization
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Male sterilization
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A &N Islands
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693
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0
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Andhra Pradesh
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192,678
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1,153
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Arunachal Pradesh
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836
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1
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Assam
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34,975
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2,649
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Bihar
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474,071
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2,576
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Chandigarh
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2,248
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37
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Chhattisgarh
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53,966
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7,066
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Dadra & Nagar Haveli
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1,256
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7
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Daman & Diu
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283
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1
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Delhi
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16,514
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491
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Goa
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2,435
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12
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Gujarat
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324,284
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2,203
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Haryana
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62,090
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1,682
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Himachal Pradesh
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12,326
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888
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Jammu & Kashmir
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12,404
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357
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Jharkhand
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99,820
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1,586
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Karnataka
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306,232
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912
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Kerala
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60,125
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696
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Lakshadweep
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57
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0
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Madhya Pradesh
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299,274
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3,727
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Maharashtra
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404,178
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11,629
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Manipur
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669
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73
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Meghalaya
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2,605
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|
9
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Mizoram
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1,308
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1
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Nagaland
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1,556
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8
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Odisha
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86,541
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1,148
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Puducherry
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7,431
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5
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Punjab
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35,608
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1,151
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Rajasthan
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245,965
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2,559
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Sikkim
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119
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5
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Tamil Nadu
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255,858
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2,401
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Telangana
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68,985
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3,616
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Tripura
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2,617
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13
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Uttar Pradesh
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256,641
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3,994
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Uttarakhand
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12,400
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403
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West Bengal
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171,825
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4,477
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TOTAL
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3,510,873
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57,536
The Minister of State , Smt Anupriya Patel stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha here today.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Cyclonic Storm ‘HIKAA’ over northeast and adjoining east central Arabian Sea moves closely westwards
The Cyclonic Storm ‘HIKAA’ over northeast and adjoining east central Arabian sea moved nearly westwards with a speed of 17 kmph during past 06 hours and lay centred at 0830 hrs IST of today, the 23rd September, 2019 over the same region near latitude 20.4°N and longitude 65.7°E, about 490 km west-southwest of Veraval , 520 km south-southwest of Karachi  and 710 km east-southeast of Masirah . It is likely to intensify further during next 24 hours and weaken gradually thereafter. It is very likely to move nearly westwards and cross Oman coast between latitude 19°N and 20°N during early hours of 25th September 2019 as a deep depression.
Forecast track and intensity are given in the following table:
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Date/Time
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Position

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Maximum sustained surface
wind speed 
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Category of cyclonic disturbance
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23.09.19/0830
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20.4/65.7
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60-70 gusting to 80
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Cyclonic Storm
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23.09.19/1130
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20.3/65.3
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65-75 gusting to 85
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Cyclonic Storm
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23.09.19/1730
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20.2/64.5
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70-80 gusting to 90
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Cyclonic Storm
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23.09.19/2330
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20.1/63.2
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75-85 gusting to 95
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Cyclonic Storm
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24.09.19/0530
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20.0/62.0
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70-80 gusting to 90
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Cyclonic Storm
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24.09.19/1730
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19.8/60.0
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60-70 gusting to 80
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Cyclonic Storm
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25.09.19/0530
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19.6/57.6
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45-55 gusting to 65
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Depression
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25.09.19/1730
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19.4/55.5
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35-45 gusting to 55
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Well Marked Low
Warnings:
 Wind warning
- Strong wind, speed reaching 30-40 kmph gusting to 50 kmph, very likely to prevail along & off Gujarat coast during next 12 hours and decrease thereafter.
- Gale wind, speed reaching 60-70 kmph gusting to 80 kmph very likely to prevail over northeast and adjoining east central Arabian Sea, which is likely to become 70-80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph over northeast and adjoining east central Arabian Sea by 23rd evening and decrease thereafter becoming 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph by 24th morning. It is likely to be squally wind speed reaching 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph, over northwest and adjoining west central Arabian Sea and is likely to increase gradually becoming 75-85 kmph gusting to 95 kmph from 24th morning for subsequent 06 hours. It will gradually decrease thereafter becoming 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph by 25th morning along & off Oman coast.
 Sea condition
The sea condition is very likely to be rough along & off Gujarat coast during next 12 hours. Sea conditions will be high over northeast and adjoining east central Arabian Sea during next 12 hours and very rough during subsequent 12 hours. Sea conditions will be rough to very rough over northwest and adjoining westcentral Arabian Sea during next 12 hours and high during subsequent 24 hours. It will become rough to very rough thereafter.
 Fishermen Warning
The fishermen are advised not to venture into northeast and adjoining eastcentral Arabian Sea till 24th morning and into northwest & adjoining westcentral Arabian Sea till 25th morning.
President's Secretariat
President of India to open Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Annual “Udyanotsav” on February 12
Mughal Gardens to Open for the Public from February 13
Entry will be through advance Online Booking only
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, will open the annual “Udyanotsav” of Rashtrapati Bhavan on February 12, 2021.
The Mughal Gardens will remain open for the general public from February 13, 2021 to March 21, 2021  between 1000 hrs to 1700 hrs.
As precautionary measures, walk-in entry will not be available this year. Visitors will be allowed to see the Gardens only through advance online booking. Booking can be made on https://rashtrapatisachivalaya.gov.in or https://rb.nic.in/rbvisit/visit_plan.aspx.
Seven pre-booked hourly slots will be available between 1000 hrs and 1700 hrs. Last entry will be at 1600 hrs. Each slot can accommodate a maximum of 100 persons. During the tour, visitors have to follow COVID protocols such as wearing of mask, maintaining social distance etc. They will have to undergo thermal screening at entry point. People vulnerable to the COVID-19 are discouraged for the tour.
Entry and exit for all visitors will be from Gate No. 35 of the President’s Estate, close to where North Avenue meets Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Visitors are requested not to bring any water bottles, briefcases, handbags/ladies purses, cameras, radios/transistors, boxes, umbrellas, eatables etc. Arrangements of hand sanitizers, drinking water, toilets, first aid / medical facility are provided at various places along the public route.
Apart from the annual opening of Mughal Gardens, people can visit Rashtrapati Bhavan and Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum as well as witness the Change of Guard Ceremony. More details could be seen at http://rashtrapatisachivalaya.gov.in/rbtour/.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses grief over the loss of lives due to heavy rainfall in parts of Uttarakhand
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to heavy rainfall in parts of Uttarakhand.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"I am anguished by the loss of lives due to heavy rainfall in parts of Uttarakhand. May the injured recover soon. Rescue operations are underway to help those affected. I pray for everyone’s safety and well-being."
Ministry of Textiles
Promotion and Preservation of endangered crafts
The Office of Development Commissioner  implements various schemes for promotion and preservation of endangered crafts including Khetaembroidery and handicrafts artisans through “National Handicraft Development Programme ” and Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme .The NHDP has following components:
- Base Line Survey & Mobilization of Artisans under AmbedkarHastshilpVikasYojana,
- Design & Technology Up gradation,
- Human Resource Development ,
- Direct Benefit to Artisans,
- Infrastructure and Technology Support,
- Research and Development,
- Marketing Support & Services.
The CHCDS has following components:
- Mega Cluster,
- Special projects under Integrated Development and Promotion of Handicraft .
Approx. 250 women are engaged in embroidery work. 55 artisans have been enrolled under PAHCHAN initiative. The Office of Development Commissioner  is also setting up training cum exhibition centre for the promotion of Kheta embroidery. In addition, the first phase of Technical Training Programme under SAMARTH scheme of the Ministry of Textiles is being conducted for promotion and development of Kheta Embroidery benefiting 30 artisans.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Textiles, Smt. SmritiZubinIrani in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
“Muslim Women Rights Day” observed by different organisations across the country today
The law against Triple Talaq has proved to be a “big reform” to ensure Constitutional rights of Muslim women which has shown “better results”: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
“Muslim Women Rights Day” was observed by different organisations across the country today where Muslim women wholeheartedly thanked the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for bringing the law against Triple Talaq.
Minister for Women and Child Development Smt. Smriti Irani, Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav attended “Muslim Women Rights Day” programme in New Delhi today. The Ministers also interacted with several Triple Talaq victim Muslim women.
The Muslim women thanked the Prime Minister for bringing the law against the practice of Triple Talaq on 1st August, 2019 which has made the social malpractice of Triple Talaq a criminal offense. They said that the Government has strengthened “self-reliance, self-respect and self-confidence” of the Muslim women of the country and protected their constitutional, fundamental and democratic rights by bringing the law against Triple Talaq.
Addressing the Muslim women on the occasion, Smt. Smriti Irani said that 1st August is a day to salute the struggle of Muslim women against Triple Talaq. She said that the Ministry of Minority Affairs, the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Labour Ministry will work united to encourage entrepreneurship among the Muslim women. She also said that the Muslim women have been immensely benefitted through schemes such as “Mudra Yojana”, “Jan Dhan Yojana”, “Stand Up India”, “Poshan Abhiyan”.
On the occasion, Shri Bhupender Yadav said that the Government has been working to ensure dignity and empowerment of women from every section of the society. The Government has ensured dignity of Muslim women by bringing the law against Triple Talaq. Most of the major Muslim countries have also abolished Triple Talaq. He said that the Government’s policy of “Development without Discrimination” has created atmosphere of trust across the country. The Government’s decision to provide quota for OBC and economically backward section in medical/dental studies will benefit poor sections of Muslim community also. Shri Bhupender Yadav said that the Government has always worked for welfare of the needy.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Naqvi said that the law against Triple Talaq has proved to be a “big reform” to ensure Constitutional rights of Muslim women which has shown “better results”. There is a significant decline in Triple Talaq cases across the country after the law came into effect, the Minister said.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of SB Energy Holding Limited by Adani Green Energy Limited
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition by Adani Green Energy Limited  of SB Energy Holding Limited  under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002, yesterday.
The Proposed Combination envisages the acquisition of the entire  shareholding of the Target by the Acquirer from the Target’s existing shareholders.
The Acquirer is engaged in the business of power generation through renewable energy. The Acquirer is part of the Adani group, which is an Indian multinational conglomerate comprising of six publicly traded companies. In India, the Acquirer and its subsidiaries are engaged in the business of power generation inter alia through  solar energy,  wind energy and  hybrid energy.
The Target, through various special purpose vehicles  is engaged in generation, supply and sale of electricity and energy produced from renewable sources. The Target is the ultimate holding company for SPVs formed in India that focus on developing renewable energy projects.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Credit Cards for Fishermen
The Government of India has extended the facility of Kisan Credit Card  to fisheries and animal husbandry farmers to help them meet their working capital needs. The KCC facility will help fisheries and animal husbandry farmers to meet their short term credit requirements of rearing of animals, poultry birds, fish, shrimp, other aquatic organisms and capture of fish.
Under Kisan Credit Card  facility, for the existing KCC holders the credit limit is Rs. 3 lakh including animal husbandry and fisheries activities whereas the KCC holders for animal husbandry and fisheries have the credit limit of Rs. 2 lakh to meet their working capital requirements for animal husbandry and fisheries activities. Under KCC facility, Interest subvention is available for animal husbandry and fisheries farmers @ 2% per annum at the time of disbursal of loan and additional interest subvention @ 3 % per annum in case of prompt repayment as Prompt Repayment Incentive.
The criteria for eligible beneficiaries under Kisan Credit Card  for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries is as follows:.
I. Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture:
- Fishers, Fish Farmers , Self Help Groups, Joint Liability Groups and Woman groups.
- The beneficiaries must own or lease any of the fisheries related activities such as pond, tank, open water bodies, raceway, hatchery, rearing unit, possess necessary license for fish farming and fishing related activities, and any other State specific fisheries and allied activities.
II. Marine Fisheries
Beneficiaries as listed at 1.1 above who own or lease registered fishing vessel, boat, possess necessary fishing license/permission for fishing in estuary and sea, fish farming/ mariculture activities in estuaries and open sea and any other State specific fisheries and allied activities
III. Poultry and small ruminant
Farmers, poultry farmers either individuals or joint borrower, Joint Liability Groups or Self Help Groups including tenant farmers of sheep/goats/pigs/poultry/birds/rabbit and having owned/rented/leased sheds.
IV. Dairy
Farmers and Dairy farmers either individuals or joint borrower, Joint Liability Groups or Self Help Groups including tenant farmers having owned/rented/leased sheds.
This information was given in a written reply by the Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi in Lok Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
ED attaches Rs 25 Crore worth properties of History-Sheeter
Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached under PMLA, 2002 immovable properties in the form of 79 land properties of market value around Rs 25 Crore, located in the suburbs of Chennai belonging to and in the benami names of PPGD Sankar against whom 15 FIRs and 3 Charge sheets have been filed by Tamil Nadu Police on offences of Murder, Extortions, Robbery and Dacoity and Criminal Conspiracy etc.
ED initiated the investigation under PMLA, 2002 on the basis of FIR registered by TamilNadu Police and conducted searches at various premises of PPGD Sankar and his associates. During the course of search, various incriminating property documents were found and seized under PMLA. During the course of further investigation, various statements of accused and his associates were recorded.
ED unearthed various Benami Properties of PPGD Sankar which were purchased by him out of cash generated from extorting various people over period of time. He could not explain any legal source of cash payments for acquiring the property and confessed during the course of investigation that such money, which was used by him to acquire such 79 properties, was not generated from any legal business but by extortion of various people over the period of time.
The accused has adopted a unique modal of projecting the proceeds of crime as untainted property, by registering the properties by way of General Power of Attorney in his name and keeping the ownership in his BENAMI names in the official documents.
The GPA was used as an alternative to Sale Deeds. He had made the payment for such properties but did not register the properties in his name to safeguard himself, as there are many cases by Police going against him.
Further investigation in the case is in progress.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
'Khelo India' centresare being opened for nurturing of athletes at grassroots level and to strengthen sports ecosystem in the country: Shri Anurag Thakur
As a part of Government’s vision to strengthen the sports ecosystem in the country at the grassroots level, a low-cost, effective sports training mechanism has been developed wherein past “Champion Athletes” would become coaches and mentors so that their expertise and experience would be properly utilised for nurturing of athletes at grassroots level and to ensure a sustained source of income for them. The grant to each Khelo India Centre  will be provided for remuneration of the past champion athlete as a coach, support staff, purchase of equipment, sports kit, consumables, participation in competition and events. In 267 districts of 26 States/UTs, 360 KICs have been opened.
Selection of talent pools is yet to be finalised by the centres. Each KIC is provided with a non-recurring grant of ₹ 5.00 lakhs initially for upgradation of existing facility, field of play, sports equipment and consumables, etc. In addition, ₹ 5.00 lakhs per year is given as recurring grant each year for the next 04 years to meet the recurring expenditure such as procurement of sports equipment, consumable sports kit, etc. and remuneration of past champion athletes engaged as coach/mentor.
This information was given by Minister of Youth Affairs & SportsShri Anurag Thakurin a written reply in RajyaSabha today.
Department of Space
Indigenous GPS
India’s own regional navigation satellite system named as “Navigation with Indian Constellation ” is established by ISRO and is functional from April 2018 onwards.
ISRO has completed all the necessary preparations with regard to establishment of Space Segment  and Ground Segment . The Seven satellites in the system are providing Positioning, Navigation and Timing  services and one satellite  is providing messaging services.
The potential of this indigenous system is being demonstrated in various application sectors viz. vehicle tracking system, mobiles, timing & power synchronization, fisheries, surveying etc. For example, all commercial vehicles registered from 1st April 2019 onwards are mandated to have vehicle trackers, which are also NavIC-enabled. More than 30 companies are manufacturing Automotive Research Association of India  or International Centre for Automotive Technology  approved NavIC-enabled vehicle trackers in India. Through the provision of these services, the dependence on the American-owned GPS could be obviated.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.